Other key contributors to the Fightin' Engineer offense included Abby Bromenschenkelwith nine points and six assists; sophomore Hannah Woodywith five points; junior Kayla Gerkenwith four points and five rebounds; and junior Debie Gedeonwith four points, three rebounds and two steals.

Defiance remained within contention throughout the contest, led by a 15-point performance from Whitney Schalk. Rose-Hulman led 25-22 at halftime and 47-44 after three quarters as the Yellow Jackets relied on five three-pointers and 14 free throws to remain close.

The score stood at 53-48 for much of the early fourth quarter, before a three-pointer by Dilworth and a basket from Abby Bromenschenkel increased the Fightin' Engineer lead to double figures and secured the win.

Rose-Hulman improved to 4-3 on the season and 1-0 in HCAC play, while Defiance dropped to 1-4 and 0-1 in league play. The Fightin' Engineers return to action at Mount St. Joseph University on Wednesday night.